Legends of Benin (Analog Africa) is a collection of extremely rare and highly danceable masterpieces recorded between 1969 and 1981 by four legendary composers from…
Legends of Benin Showcases Afro Funk, Cavacha, Agbadja and Afro-Beat
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Reggae Gold 2009 To Be Released on June 30th
VP Records is set to release the long-awaited and latest installment of Reggae Gold on June 30th, 2009. Reggae Gold 2009 compilation features a varied…
Musical Director of Renowned Cuban Band Los Muñequitos de Matanzas Dies
The composer and percussionist Jesús Alfonso Miró, musical director of Los Muñequitos de Matanzas died last June 3 at the age of 60 years in…
Skirball Cultural Center’s Summer 2009 World Music Concerts
The July and August free Sunset Concerts scheduled at Skirball Cultural Center include Issa Bagayogo; Mike Marshall, Darol Anger, and Väsen; Gadji-Gadjo; The Wild…
A World of Discoveries for Families and Children at WOMAD 2009
WOMAD Festival returns this summer to the UK with a variety of events and happenings for the whole family. As well as an exciting line-up…
The High Lonesome Sound Revisited: Documenting Traditional Culture in America
The American Folklife Center will present tomorrow a lecture titled The High Lonesome Sound Revisited in the Benjamin Botkin Folklife Lecture Series. The lecture will…
Youssou N’Dour Movie I Bring What I Love Opens June 12
The new film about Senegalese star Youssou N’Dour, ‘I Bring What I Love,’ opens June 12, 2009 in New York City’s Paris Theatre, IFC Center…
Young Zimbabwean Artists Mokoomba Denied Visas by European Authorities
Music Crossroads International reported today that The Mokoomba European summer tour 2009 was cancelled this week. "After insurmountable visa hassles and around-the-clock efforts to obtain…
Africa Oye Festival Announces 2009 Lineup
Africa Oyé has announced the list of musicians that will be performing in 2009. Africa Oyé is the UK’s largest free celebration of African music…
“Is America Part of the World?” Outdoor Music Festival Will be Held July in New York
On July 11 Brooklyn, New York, will play host to the launch event of the “Is America Part of The World?” outdoor music festival at…